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LifePoint Health

Medical Lab Technician

Florence, AL · On-site

Medical Lab Technician North Alabama Medical Center Job Type: Full-Time (Nights) Who We Are: People ... Reports to the Director of Laboratory Services. Essential Functions * Performs common testing ...

Lifepoint Health

Medical Lab Technician

Florence, AL · On-site

Medical Lab Technician North Alabama Medical Center Job Type: Full-Time (Nights) Who We Are: People ... Reports to the Director of Laboratory Services. Essential Functions * Performs common testing ...

Lifepoint Health

Medical Lab Technician

Florence, AL · On-site

Medical Lab Technician North Alabama Medical Center Job Type: Full-Time (Nights) Who We Are: People ... Reports to the Director of Laboratory Services. Essential Functions * Performs common testing ...

Triage Staffing

Travel Cath Lab Technologist

Florence, AL · On-site

$2.0K - $2.7K/wk

Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: ASAP ... Weekly paychecks via direct deposit * Earned vacation bonuses for time worked * Paid holidays

Prime Time Healthcare

Cath Lab

Florence, AL · On-site

$2.0K - $2.7K/wk

Allied Healthcare Cath Lab - Florence, AL Are you a passionate Allied Healthcare professional ... Competitive compensation and weekly direct deposit * Compliance Support Specialist & Onboarding ...

ProVenture, LLC

Cath Lab Tech - Travel Job

Florence, AL · On-site

$2.0K - $2.7K/wk

Cath Lab Tech (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) Are you ready to take your expertise as a ... Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts ...

LeaderStat

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Florence, AL · On-site

$2.0K - $2.7K/wk

Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: ASAP ... Weekly Pay & Direct Deposit * W2 Employee Status * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Medical, Dental and ...

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How much do lab director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for lab director in Muscle Shoals, AL is $110,944.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,300.00 and $121,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab director?

To thrive as a Lab Director, you typically need an advanced degree in a scientific discipline, extensive laboratory experience, and strong management skills. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), regulatory compliance protocols like CLIA or CAP, and quality assurance tools is crucial. Leadership, problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure effective lab operations, regulatory adherence, and a high standard of scientific integrity and safety.

What are some common challenges a lab director faces when managing a multidisciplinary team?

Lab Directors often oversee teams composed of scientists, technicians, and administrative staff from diverse backgrounds. A key challenge is ensuring effective communication and collaboration across these disciplines, especially when balancing research priorities with regulatory compliance and resource allocation. Building a culture of transparency and continuous improvement helps address these challenges, as does providing ongoing professional development to team members. Proactively managing conflicts and aligning the team's goals with the lab's overall mission are also crucial responsibilities.

How much does a lab director make in the US?

A lab director in the US typically earns between $80,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on the industry, location, and level of experience. Salaries can be higher in specialized fields such as clinical or research laboratories, especially with advanced certifications and management responsibilities.

What does a lab director do?

A lab director oversees the operations, management, and safety of a laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. They coordinate research activities, supervise staff, and may be involved in budgeting, equipment maintenance, and reporting. Strong leadership, scientific expertise, and knowledge of laboratory protocols are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Lab Director job openings in Muscle Shoals, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,944 per year, or $53.3 per hour.

Pathology Physician Anatomic & Clinical - Physicians Only Apply - Perm

Necnic Group

Florence, AL • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Medical Doctors Only Apply. A Pathology Physician Anatomic & Clinical practice is seeking a qualified physician for Florence, AL. This and other physician jobs brought to you by ExactMD.


Immediate opening for a part time, Contract Physician acting as the Center Medical Director / CLIA Lab Director or Backup Medical Director! Experienced physicians.


Seeking a Part time Contract Physician who will be responsible for ensuring donor suitability, product integrity, and the continued good health of donors through compliance with FDA regulations and our Donor Center SOP. You will not be seeing patients in this role, you will primarily be quality checking work and information and signing off on that. We do provide on-the-job training. The position requires just 4 hours per week and it is a perfect opportunity to earn additional income.
The center will be open limited hours in the beginning as it builds a donor base. Likely the hours will be 8am-5pm M-F. Eventually, the center should be open extended hours 7 days a week.
Because this is a new location, we will begin the contract by paying you your monthly stipend. As we get closer to the opening of the center, we will contact you to begin working 4 hours per week. You’ll receive the hourly rate for hours worked at this point.
Responsibilities:
Oversee EMT/LPN/RN (Physician Substitute) performing the following tasks:
1. Determine plasma donor suitability based on company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This includes:
1. Review of medical health histories
2. Physical assessment
3. Review of plasmapheresis procedure, hazards, potential adverse reactions, and specific immunization programs if applicable
4. Providing informed consent
5. Counseling of donors regarding deferrals
6. Documentation of interactions with donors
2. Review of donor treatment and suitability following adverse events related to plasmapheresis.
3. Provide training for donor center medical personnel including, Physician Substitutes and other Physician(s).
4. Review lab results, as required, and exercise independent judgment to determine donor’s future suitability.
5. Perform CLIA Lab Director responsibilities for Moderate Complexity Testing.
Requirements:
The positions require just 4 hours per week and are a perfect opportunity to earn additional income.
• Must be a graduate from a licensed medical or osteopathic school
• Specialty in Pathology is highly preferred
• Must be currently licensed in the state in which the center operates
• Must be available for phone calls during the hours that the center is open. (Typically limited to 3 calls per week or less).
• Must be CLIA certified for moderate complexity testing or be willing to complete the required coursework for such certification (estimated 20 hour course) within 6 weeks.
• Must be approved by the state licensing agency as the CLIA Medical Director for the donor center
Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is one with a somewhat flexible schedule to visit our donor center every week (4 hours a week). This can be completed in one visit per week or multiple visits if they prefer to break it up.... but they must come at least once a week. Candidates will be detail oriented as they must review donor records. They will be professional and amicable as they will be working directly with our nurses/EMTs. Ideally, they will be available by phone during the hours the donor center is open in case the nurses/EMTs have questions (we try to limit phone calls as much as possible).


Distance to our donor center is very important. We seek physicians who live or work within 40 miles of the donor center.


Ideal candidates will have little to no actions under their license. Candidate should be asked to disclose any actions or malpractice suits on their license to be included with their submittal.


 


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